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In this throwback to episode 20 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we talked about the upcoming holidays and being triggered and how they both tie together.
To continue the holiday traditions or not?
THAT is the question... or is it?
Listen to find out!

In this throwback to episode 19 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we talk about how the cyclical nature of being a creative person. There are times when we are called to create and produce, and there are times when we are called to learn and grow so that we can create and produce even better work in the future. And this concept can apply to many areas of life. Join us!

In this episode, I share the grieving process I went through over the past week as we attended a going-away dinner for my son's friends who are all leaving for college. I hope you find something valuable in here!

In this throwback to episode 17 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we come back to finish talking about a particularly aggressive soccer game that our son was involved in recently. Jay wanted to ponder what might be going on in the minds of the coaches, players and parents on both teams, so join us as we take this little journey into their minds....

In today's episode, I share a technique that I learned from the book I am currently reading, High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard. My daughter was nervous about the start of tryouts for the high school volleyball team which she hopes to make. This one technique I learned from Brendon really helped her and I share it here in the hopes that it might help your child too!

Everyone is thinking about pencils and backpacks this time of year, but I have two things that are even more important for you to consider when you help to prepare your child for this new school year. Tune in to find out what they are!

I know I used to wonder this very thing myself. Today's episode was inspired by my own teenagers and an article I read in Grown and Flown talking about this very subject! Tune in if you've got a teen at home who likes to be alone!

In this throwback to episode 16 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we talk about a game that our son played in during last week's soccer tournament. This game illustrated a lot of what is wrong with youth sports today. We talk about many different aspects of the game and the situation, but Jay brings up some powerful questions that are so good, we decided to save them and cover part 2 of this topic in episode 17 next week! Join us!

In this throwback to episode 15 of Maximizing Life in the middle, we talk about a time when our son found himself in a situation where he got a chance to utilize one of the things we discussed with him months earlier. In this story, we share the value of open communication and why it is so vital to build that line of communication between you and your child.

In today's episode, I review verse 10 of The Parents Tao te Ching, As They Are. This verse talks about how children, if you allow them to, will teach you better than anyone else how to tune in to the present moment. Ah, but can you do it? Join me to hear more!

In this episode, I talk about how important it is to be able to shift focus as a parent. This is not something I was born easily able to do. As a task-oriented, goal-driven, organized person, I know what I want to do and I work hard to accomplish it. Children don't always allow you to achieve those goals and until I realized that and learned how to shift focus, I struggled mightily. I share my story here with you today in the hopes that it helps you get there faster!

I recorded today's episode just a few minutes before I published it. A storm knocked out our power last night and it's still not on today, and so I am working from the library which thankfully still has power. Tune in to find out how I navigated my way through this challenging situation without slipping into negativity and misery, which never gets you anywhere.

We are at about the midpoint of summer, at least according to our school schedules. How much have you been outside so far? If not, I encourage you to listen to this episode and get out there ASAP! Join me!

In this throwback to episode 14 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we talk about how easy it is to get distracted when you live a maximized life. How do we manage all the stimuli that is coming at us? And how do we support each other when we do get distracted? This is the ultimate question, right? In this episode, we talk about some ideas to help keep the Monster of Distraction at bay!

In today's MOM episode, I talk about how powerfully practicing gratitude can change your life. The crazy thing is, the circumstances in your life don't have to change, but if you change your perspective and practice gratitude, your experience of life will change dramatically!

In today's episode, Jay and I talk about some expenses that came up for us recently, and how he moved through from a place of lack and scarcity to a place of gratitude. Join us, as this might just help you too!
Oh and here is the link to the commercial that he references in this episode!

Coco Gauff just had a remarkable run for a 15 year old at Wimbledon. Today, I share an article written about her parents, and I find it so inspiring for how we should all treat our young athletes. Here is the link to the article if you'd like to read it too!

In today's episode, I share an experience we had last week and how I initially struggled through it, but then found a way to structure it so that I did not get drained in the process. Living mindfully is such an important and helpful way to live. Join me!

In this throwback episode to episode 13 of Maximizing Life in the Middle that Jay and I recorded, we talk about the first week back to school and how it flew by and how it went in our family. Sometimes, life goes faster than we can keep up and sometimes it goes slower. That is part of why I am fascinated by time. Join us!

Happy July 4th to all of my American listeners!
Today, I discussed Verse 7 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Its message REALLY applies to youth sports and other things of that nature. I invite you to join me!

In this throwback to episode 12 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we share our thoughts Hurricane Harvey, and talk about the positive reminders we can take away from this devastating event. We talk about how Dr. Shefali shows us that Hurricane Harvey offers us a reminder of how important it is to reduce our attachment to material possessions, because they can all be gone in a moment.

In today's episode, I share a story about my daughter and how she processed how or whether to respond to a peer who was being kind and what the outcome was. I hope this helps you in your home. Join me!

Today marks the first week of summer break for my kids, and my friend helped me to remember how important it is to set an intention with our kids when we are transitioning. It is important to talk about expectations, desires as well as limits and boundaries. I hope this one gives you some great value as you head into this wonderful season!

In this Throwback episode to our 11th episode of Maximizing Life in the Middle, Jay and I talk about his decision to transition from comic book artist to comic book writer and what a surprising challenge that has been for him. But in this transition, he learned a lot about the importance of not attaching too much to our identities, as that can impede our growth. Join us!

In today's episode, we discuss verse 5 of The Parents Tao te Ching. This may be my all-time favorite verse in this wonderful book as it is another way to explain the iceberg that I always talk about. Join me!

This weekend was my daughter's 8th grade dance, which is a huge deal in our schools. She was quite nervous leading up to it, but I gave her an idea that helped her to tremendously enjoy herself, which was a surprise to both of us. Join me if you have a serious kiddo at home!

Today's episode was inspired by taking my son out yesterday to practice parallel parking in preparation for his upcoming driver's test. He was struggling to get the feel of the car just right, and I happened upon this little nugget to help him. Once I did, he parked perfectly within 4-5 inches every time. If your child is getting ready to take their driver's test, you don't want to miss this episode!

This episode just may be my favorite episode of all time. Jay and I sat down to discuss the suicide of a dear friend of his. During our discussion, he happened upon an idea that I think could pretty much change the world for men and change the course of our history. I know that sounds hyperbolic, but please join us to hear more and see what kind of value you can get out of his profoundly simple yet powerful idea.
This episode is dedicated to the amazingly talented Eric Zaun, gone far too soon. Fly free, Eric.

In this episode, I share a valuable learning experience that my daughter had recently in school and how her reputation helped her, but she didn't see it at the time. I hope this inspires you in your home. Join me!

Communication is so vital to a healthy relationship, but sometimes when we are busy it can be so hard to keep that at the top of our list. However, when we are busy, it is even more important to have good, solid, clear communication. I made a mistake with my teenager this week and I wanted to share it with you in the hopes that it helps you in your home. Join me!

In today's episode, I talk about the importance of filling your own bucket. You may have heard the quote that you can't pour from an empty cup? You can't show up as the parent you want to be when you are drained and depleted. Take some time with me today to fill your own bucket!

In this throwback to episode 10 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we talk about our annual camping trip that now includes over 35 people most years and how it has changed in the 20+ years we have been doing it. This has been a great opportunity to watch marriages flourish (or perish), watch children grow and see how lives weave together but uniquely on their own journey.

This episode was inspired by a conversation I had with a new client about how to connect with her child while also not "allowing" their less-than-desirable behavior. This can be one of the most difficult things to do as a parent and also one of the most important. Join me to learn more!
And if you want to check out our course, The Chaos Cure, click here!

My dear friend Louise joined me for today's episode. She and I spoke at the Rise Gatherings retreat this weekend, and before I took her to the airport to fly home to Canada this morning, we recorded this episode based on a HUGE message that we got from and observed this weekend. Join us - it is a very important episode for moms.

I don't know about you, but May and the end of the school year seem to dramatically increase the demands on our time. It can make us feel stressed! Today, I want to offer you a short respite from the hectic pace of it all. Join me!

In this throwback episode to Maximizing Life in the Middle episode 9, we continue our talk about decluttering, but this time we are not talking about decluttering our physical space. Rather, we talk about decluttering our mind, our time and our lives overall. We asked an important question - how do you determine what is a priority in your life and then how do you go about prioritizing it?

This is a special episode for me as I chat with my dear friend, Dr. Shefali about her new Conscious Coaching School. This is so exciting because I have been "bugging" her to create this school for about six years. And I love that she didn't do it until SHE was READY. I love how she lives her teachings every day. Join us!
For more info on her coaching school, click here.

In today's episode, I continue the discussion from last week about helping our children to build resilience, independence and self-confidence. In order for us to become our teen's Trusted Advisor, we must build trust with them and that cannot be done when we are constantly overreacting to what they do or say. In this episode, I share with you what you can do instead. Join me!

Today's episode is a throwback to episode 8 that Jay and I did in the Maximizing Life in the Middle podcast. In this episode, we talk about the process of decluttering and all of its benefits to living a higher quality life. When we have excessive "things" in our homes, it not only robs us of space, but it robs us of time as we now have to dedicate time to dealing with all of the "stuff." We talk about how to accomplish keeping an organized and decluttered house with children. Is it possible? Stay tuned to hear what we think and then weigh in by emailing us!

Today I am beginning a new series on the podcast where I will cover chapters in The Parents Tao te Ching: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Parents by William Martin. In this episode, I read verse 1 and discuss its meaning. Join me!

Today's episode is part 2 of episode 290 where I talked about an article looking at why Generation Z is so depressed and anxious. In today's episode, I share with you what YOU can do to prevent this. Join me!

In this episode, I discuss an article I read called Why is Generation Z so Depressed: Overprotective Parents. I share my thoughts about why this might be true and I will cover what we can do about it in part 2, episode 291. Join me!

Do you ever feel like you are doing mental gymnastics all day with your children and all the other stimulation that comes along with life? Today's episode was inspired by a conversation I had with a mom a few days ago and how we can all recharge after doing "mental gymnastics" all day long. Join me!

This episode is a throwback to episode 7 of Maximizing Life in the Middle that Jay and I recorded. We recorded this episode at the end of a particularly crazy week for all of us. In this episode, we process the week that we had, and how we navigated it. Sometimes things don’t always turn out the way we envision them, and how do we adjust to that on the fly? We talk about how important mindfulness is to successfully making it through challenging periods of time.
We also discuss the “elephant” in the kid’s room – screen time. How do we balance screen time with time in the 3D world, and how do we help our kids balance that as well? Some of the summer-fun things I have done with my kids include games, bike rides, tennis, playing at the park, and watching Dude Perfect videos - my favorite you-tubers!

This is such a common struggle for parents, and when we overreact to our child's poor grade, it helps no one, as it closes down the lines of communication between us, and doesn't help them to do a better job next time. Join me to find out how to navigate this situation in a much more productive way.

How often do you say "No" to your teen? How does it work for you? In this episode, I explain how we can look at that word as sacred, especially with our teens, and how effective it is to minimize its use. Join me to get some useful nuggets!

On today's show, I talked with teen expert Deanne Barrett about how we can be leaders in our home with our growing children. She explains brilliantly how we can help our teens practice and strengthen their critical thinking skills, something they will need throughout adulthood. We also talk about asking good, productive questions of our teens without having a judgmental tone in our voices, which can be challenging! But we must if we want our children to come to us as trusted advisors. This episode is packed full of useful nuggets so whether you have teens at home or will someday, be sure to to tune in!
You can find out more about Deanne at https://www.gratitudework.com/.

Today, Jay and I talk about our son's 12th birthday party last weekend with 13 of his closest friends, which got us to wondering when is the right age to begin pairing down that list? Join us to hear more!

Today, Jay and I talked with a very special guest who is a dad and a writer who has created a series of books to inspire children who may feel different, or marginalized. His stories help children to realize that each and every one of us has something that makes us special and unique and we must celebrate it. I hope you find some good nuggets in here!
You can check out Bolaji's wonderful books at http://bravernewworld.us/.

Today, I revisit the Platform Technique and talk particularly about how it can help to combat anxiety, either for you or for your child. Join me!
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This is a Throwback to episode 6 of Maximizing Life in the Middle that Jay and I did for a while. I hope you enjoy!
Maximizing Life in the Middle goes on the road! We recorded this episode on our drive to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in Cape May. We talked about the privilege of being together for 20 years and how we have made it work all these years. We talk about how you really pay homage to your loved one and whether it requires a greeting card :) We also cover the 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman and how helpful it is to keep them in mind when trying to show your loved one how you feel. And we remember my dear friend Kerri, who tragically died of breast cancer only a few short years after she married the love of her life. Life is precious – let’s appreciate it while we can.

This is a very special episode, and one I was very much looking forward to. I chatted with my good friend, Aaron Schiller, who shared his family's journey over the past few months through his wife's near-death experience with something that began as the flu. In this episode, Aaron and I talk about the lessons that he has learned thus far and he updates us on how his wife is doing now. We dove deep into the topic of prayer, which was not necessarily our plan. But the conversation turned on to it and it was too beautiful not to share. I hope you get something really valuable out of today's episode.
In the episode, Aaron mentions Love it Forward List, a wonderful organization that has been supporting Aaron's wife Megan with get-well letters from around the world. You can check them out on Instagram here.
Aaron also mentions the great work his wife has done through her work at The Art Pantry.

I dedicate today's episode to my dad, who was the greatest dad of all time, in my humble opinion. He would have turned 81 on the day I recorded this episode, and I thought it fitting to talk about what makes a dad great. He was a wonderful example of everything a dad should be. I hope you find inspiration and joy in this episode. Happy birthday in Heaven, Dad

In this episode, I share how a regular mindfulness/meditation practice helps you to be mindful not only for five or twenty minutes while you are sitting in silence, but for your entire day. I hope this episode inspires you to make this a regular part of your life!

Today's episode is a throwback to Episode 5 from Maximizing Life in the Middle, the podcast that my husband Jay and I did.
In episode 5, we talk about our son's freshman year of high school playing on the varsity volleyball team and helping him to see his frustrations with the season from a different angle so that he could see all the good that came out of it. We can apply this technique in all of our challenging or frustrating situations, even when dealing with a serious illness, loss or something similar.
We also talked about a concept we heard about giving 100% of yourself to every interaction you have with another person for an entire day. Could you do it?
Finally, we talk about being vigilant about not making negative or limiting statements. They are so subtle sometimes that we might not even recognize them when we say them.

In today's episode, I share a story that happened with my daughter and how my husband came to my rescue to help nurture our daughter's persistence (a valuable life skill) when I did not want to. Join me!

Today's episode is an answer to a listener's question - shout-out to Loyal Listener Lucy! Lucy wanted to know how to spend time with her teenage girls when they are not interested in spending time with her. This one's for you, Lucy - and anyone else who wonders this same thing!

In this episode, Jay and I continue our discussion about why it's so hard to parent teens - from a dad's perspective. In this episode, we talk about the Boundary Dance and how it gets even trickier when our children become teens!

Today, I went back in time and shared a very personal story from my childhood. In talking with my mother-in-law last week, I came to a profound realization about a situation from my childhood and I think it will be really helpful for you. Take a listen and see what nuggets you might get out of this for your parenting or even understanding your child a little bit better.

My son recently went fishing for the first time since he was a young boy and he LOVED it. It was remarkable to hear him articulate why he loved it so much, and I wanted to share it with you here in the hopes that it inspires you in some way with your teen!

In today's episode, I asked Jay for his perspective on why it's so hard to parent teens as a dad. His answer took us on an entirely unexpected adventure and it was so rich that we decided to record part 2 for next Friday! Join us here for part 1!

If you have a teen at home, do you ever feel lost, confused and stressed? It didn't used to be this hard, did it? Odds are, it wasn't! And it's getting harder, but why? Tune in to today's episode to find out!

This episode is in honor of my best friend who is a single mom. We were talking this weekend at our girls' weekend about the very real challenges of being a single parent. I hope you find some useful nuggets in here to help you in your parenting whether you are single or not!

Recently, I have been helping my son improve his sleep hygiene, and even though I am a believer in the importance of sleep, even I am shocked at how much it is helping him! Join me to find out more about why you should help your children AND yourself get a better night's sleep!

In this episode, I share some of the journey my son has been on this year and how stressful it has been, even with us as parents trying not to pressure him! There is so much coming at him from the outside that it's almost too much. Here, I share how we are helping him to manage the onlsaught of junior year. If you've got a high schooler, you will likely find good value in this, and if you've got a younger child, it will help you for the future. Join me!

In today's episode I have my very good friend, Heidi Dellaire joining me. Heidi's book Roots and Tendrils will be released tomorrow. In this chat, we talk about her book and how it came to be. Join me for a delightful conversation! And if you'd like to purchase a copy of her book, you can do so here!

Today I wanted to share a program with you that I learned about a while ago that I'm very excited about. It's called Restorative Justice and is being used with great success in schools all across the country. Tune in to learn more about it and see if it might be a good fit for YOUR school!

In today's episode, I update you on my daughter's attempt to make the track team at her middle school for the first time as an 8th grader. This experience taught her a very valuable lesson about life. Join me to find out about it!

With the weather getting warmer here in the US, I thought today was a great day to talk about ticks and Lyme disease and what you can do to be on the lookout for possible signs and symptoms. As with everything I do, my goal is not to instill fear and panic in you as a parent, but rather to educate and inform you so that you are equipped to NOT be fearful of this treatable condition. Join me!

My daughter was really nervous last night about her next track tryout tomorrow and whether she will make the team. Through our discussion, I was able to help her to recognize that regardless of whether she makes the team, she's already won because she had the courage to try something new without being assured of the outcome. I hope this helps any listeners out there who's child may be nervous about an upcoming tryout or event where the outcome is not guaranteed!

In today's episode, Jay and I talk about the recent college cheating scandal that has involved many high-profile, wealthy and powerful individuals. We can learn a lot from looking at this story from many angles as well as take a word of caution from it all. Join us!

Do you have young children? Do you feel like you are just running on fumes and that good sleep is nothing but a distant memory? A recent study might help explain why. Tune in to today's episode to learn more and find out what you can do to get a good night's sleep!

Does your child ever feel nervous about something they are about to embark on? Or do you? In this episode, I share a story from my family where my daughter was feeling nervous and together we helped her to reframe it to something much less daunting. I hope this helps you too!

In this episode, I share a story where my daughter made a choice she came to regret and how I supported her through it by NOT saying "I told you so." Moving through regret is a difficult but important life lesson. Join me if your child is struggling with regret.

I recorded this episode on what would be my daughter's 18th birthday had she lived. I so appreciate all of you who listen and I wanted to share a little bit more about me and how I got to where I am and what changed me. I hope you get a lot of value out of this episode and at the end you feel like you know me a little more. And be warned - you may want to listen with some tissues...

I have found myself in many conversations with my coaching clients and other parents about symptoms that they are not recognizing as anxiety. I knew it was time to revisit this topic here on the show. In this episode, I talk about what anxiety might look like in your child and how to identify it, as well as some techniques to begin learn to manage it. Join me!

Today's episode was inspired by a concerning conversation I had with a teacher recently about catching her 8th grade students cheating. It's not the cheating that startles me the most - it's the REASON they cheated. Tune in and listen. Together, we need to change some things.

I very much enjoyed chatting with today's guest, Janet Allison about boys and how we can best support them as we raise them. Join us!
Janet has a special audio to help parents help boys with anger. You can grab that here - http://boysalive.com/anger
You can also check out Janet's podcast here - http://on-boys-podcast.com/

Do you ever struggle to figure out how to connect, or stay connected, to your child? I have that pretty well figured out with two of my children, but the youngest one, well, he was a different story. Until last weekend. Join me to find out what we did!

When our kids are growing, and squabbling, it can feel like there is no end in sight and no good can come of it but that's not true. Our siblings are the training ground for us to learn how to compromise with others. Join me as I share something that happened last week in my home and how I got to see the fruits of my parental labor.

Do you ever feel frustrated when your kids fight with each other? Do you always find yourself embroiled in the middle of it with no one left feeling satisfied at the end? Join me in this episode as I talk about this very thing, and also learn a great way to change this dysfunctional dance in your home!

Money can be a complicated thing and as parents, it is imperative that we teach our children about it. But first, we must try to develop a healthy relationship with it. Having a healthy relationship with money is a vital life skill that we need to impart to our children to help them to launch into adulthood. I hope this inspires you to start talking about this big topic if you have not yet already!

I recorded today's episode the morning I published it. It is Wednesday, and two of my three kids have yet to go to school this week. So far, we've had a holiday, a sick day and now a snow day. If I didn't learn how to surrender years ago, my head might be exploding today! I share my journey in the hopes that it helps you, too!

Does your young child ever have BIG emotions that leave you puzzled and a bit shocked at the magnitude of it all? In this episode, I share a listener question that I got in the hopes that it helps you, too!

How do we do all that we do? It takes a village to raise a child and we couldn't do it without Jay's wonderful mom! She is always there to help us with our kids and their schedules. It also takes a good deal of "calendar syncing" to make sure we are doing what we want to do and making sure everyone gets where they need to be.
One of the most fundamental beliefs we share is that we each chose to spend our lives with the other one of us. Who are we to tell the other person how they should be spending their time? If the activity makes the other person happy and can fit in with our lifestyle, why not? And then, with all that we have going on, how do we not become ships passing in the night?

In episode #3 of Maximizing Life in the Middle (throwback) we talk about a stand that our daughter and her classmates took to be allowed to wear tank tops to school when the weather gets warm. The initial reason years ago for banning tank tops in her school was so that boys would not be "distracted" by seeing girls' shoulders. At what point does it stop being the girl's responsibility to not be a distraction and instead become a boy's responsibility to not be distracted by the girl? We also talk about how each individual is responsible for their own behavior and should not blame their choices on another person. We cannot control what happens in the world; we can only control our own response. Join us!

Do you ever find yourself amazed at what you learn from your child? In today's episode, Jay shares something that one of children taught him and how that reinforced his desire to stay open to learning from them whenever possible. Join us as we dive in!

Do you struggle with social media use with your children? In this episode, I share a story about my younger son and his social media use, my feelings about it and how we moved forward even though he was not happy with me. It is vital that as parents we monitor their social media use, not only to keep them safe, but also to help them develop sound judgment. Join me!

In today's episode, I share a story about how I am teaching my daughter many lessons through a project we are working on. She is learning about the value of money, mindfulness about possessions, and entrepreneurship. Join me!

In today's episode, I share a story that happened with my son in order to illustrate how we can take almost any situation and turn it into gold for us as parents and for our children. It is vital that as parents we protect their fragile and developing sense of self. Join me!

In this mashup episode, we talk about how things might have fit in one phase of our lives but no longer fit or how we would love them to fit but they don’t quite yet. The phrase “have it all” should be changed to “have all that you want” because if you try to have it all, your life will be over-stuffed and stressful and much of “it” is not even something that fits your life anyway. At the end of this episode, we offer our listeners a useful activity they can do to take a good look at their lives.

My husband Jay and I have a podcast called Maximizing Life in the Middle. We have decided to merge the two together into Powerful Parenting for Today's Kids. I am going to be sharing our MLIM episodes with you here. Here is episode 1 that we recorded over year ago. I hope you enjoy!

In today's episode, I introduce you to a very special guest who I think may end up being a regular ;)
Join us!
And here is the recipe we talked about - https://www.vitamix.com/us/en_us/recipes/roasted-red-pepper-soup

In today's episode, I share a project my daughter's teacher has her class do each year. It is incredibly powerful, and gives to the students a gift so priceless to their lives. Join me to find out what it is and then please share with your own students or other teachers you know!

Too often, I hear parents bashing social media and technology as the enemy to parenting. But when you look at things like that, it prevents you from seeing how you can use it to your advantage. Join me as I share with you how I use text messaging to my advantage in parenting my kids.

Now that I've come to the end of my Whole30 adventure, I wanted to update you on how it went, what my results were and how I feel now. After listening to this episode, I dare you not to jump on board and try Whole30 for yourself!

I have a very special guest with me today. Matt Beaudreau, who runs Acton Academy Placer, a fantastic outside-the-box school the nurtures their students' strengths and brings out the best in them. In this interview, Matt shares wisdom for how parents and traditional-school teachers can bring out the best in our children. You are NOT going to want to miss this!
If you'd like to connect with Matt, you can find him at https://www.mattbeaudreau.com/ and if you would like to learn more about his school you can do so here - https://www.actonplacer.com/.

I have not done an episode like this for a while, so I knew it was time. As parents, we tend to be so hard on ourselves and can get overly focused on the times we mess up while not giving ourselves credit for our successes and triumphs. If this describes you, PLEASE tune in to today's episode. It may be JUST what you needed to hear today!

I was recently interview by Linda Grasso of the SheSez podcast over at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shesez-with-linda-grasso/id1281371313?mt=2. We talked about some listener questions and I wanted to share one of them with you here. How do you handle it when your child only wants to invite a few friends to his party but the teacher expects all children in the class to be invited? Listen as I share my answer!

Today, I am sharing a very real challenge we are having in our home with helping our son to navigate the beginnings of the college search process. This is the beginning of two years of focusing on this until he transitions to whatever college he ends up attending. There is a lot of stress involved in this long-term process, and I am sharing it all with you here today in the hopes that it helps or inspires any of you listening.

A check-in on your mindfulness practice for 2019 (if you have started one) and a few deep breaths for you :)
Registration for The Chaos Cure ends Jan. 29. Join us! https://revolutionizinglife.teachable.com/p/the-chaos-cure/

I connect up with my good friend and colleague, Louise Clarke, to talk about the chaos that is at times motherhood, as well as how to tame it. Join us!
And if you'd like to join us for The Chaos Cure, you can do so at www.thechaoscure.net.

In the last episode, we talked about the expectations of our children. In today's episode we will talk about parental expectations and how detrimental they can be to all aspects of parenting.
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In today's episode, I talk about helping your children to have appropriate expectations and how beneficial that can be to them.
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In today's episode, I share a story from a mom I worked with who was frustrated by her kids always fighting. I share how I helped her to see it in a different light, which allowed to approach it very differently.
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I've done my version of binge-watching Marie Kondo's new Netflix series called Tidying Up. For a person who rarely watches tv, this means I watched six episodes this weekend! It is SO good and I wanted to share with you my thoughts on why you should watch this show and head her advice!
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In this episode, I talk about the wide-ranging benefits of stress reduction, and how you can do it in your life. I go into this in great detail in my new course, The Chaos Cure. Why don't you join me? Registration is ONLY open now until Jan. 29, 2019. https://revolutionizinglife.teachable.com/p/the-chaos-cure/

My daughter's amazing teacher has her students do this intensive project that ends up yielding incredibly powerful results for the kids. In this episode, I tell the story of this project and what my daughter created as a result of it. The impact of a good teacher in a child's life is immeasurable.
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Have you ever had one of those moments in life where you realize things are WAY off course and something must be changed? I had one of those turning points in my parenting, and in today's episode I share it with you.
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Last week wiped out me and my family for most of the week. Between fevers, runny noses, kids being home sick and having no energy, I only got to the gym once. I recorded today's episode on a bright, sunny Monday morning after getting back to my routine and feeling energetic and healthy again. It reminded me once again how important self-care is. Join me!
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I have talked many times on my podcast about how a child's behavior is an iceberg. But today, I'm talking about how YOUR behavior is an iceberg...as well as every single person you come into contact with!
In this episode, I talk about Rise Gathering weekend 2019 May 31-June 2. Click this link if you'd like to attend Rise! with me this year, and if you use promo code ERIN2019, you can take $100 off! http://risegatherings.com/annual-weekend/
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I meet SO MANY people who see the world through a negative lens. That isn't going to get you anywhere, believe me. What's going to get you where you want to go is to shift your mindset to an optimistic, positive one. Join me as I talk about this topic in depth!

In this episode, I update you on my Whole30 month - as of this recording, I am on Day 6 and I feel like a million bucks! Maybe this podcast will inspire you to join me in starting this year off clean and recharged! Find out more about the Whole30 here - https://whole30.com/

In this episode, I share something I've been doing for several months now with great success! I share it with you here because it addresses two areas - clutter and money - both of which, when they are in good shape in your life, allow you to be the parent you want to be!

Lately, I have heard of many losses people have suffered of their loved ones, and I have read some things on how to help grieving loved ones. Here, I share my best advice for how you can show up for someone you love who is grieving. Join me!

In this episode, I talk about the power of having a word or words to focus on each year. This really helps to keep your goals and desires in the front of your mind all year long. Tune in to find out more!

In this episode, I talk about the benefit of sharing a mindfulness approach to life with your kids, helping them to reflect on the past year and looking forward to the new one. Beware though - I also share some traps that you could find yourself in. Tune in to find out more!

In part 5 of my 7 part series, I take you back through a series of questions to consider your relationship in 2018 to connection, with your kids, your partner (if you have one) and most importantly, yourself. Join me!

Each year at this time, I like to take stock in the past year and see what I'm pleased with and what needs a little more attention in the coming year. Over these next 7 episodes, I am going to take you through a few areas of life to see where you stand. In this episode, I ask you some questions to consider your relationship with money over this past year. Join me!

I was recently talking to two moms who expressed frustration that their children do not open up to them. What we discovered is that fear was driving them to question their kids, which never gets us closer to our goals as parents.

In this episode, I share a success story from my own home about a time when I listened to my mother's intuition and how greatly it benefitted my daughter. I hope it inspires you and gives you some hope!

In this episode, I share a realization I had regarding my son and his screen time after a particularly busy time of work for me. Here, I share what my plan is to address this issue and in a future episode, I will update you on how it went!

In this episode, I share a conversation I had with a mom recently who is very fearful about something her son is going through. When we talked further, it turns out she experienced the same problem when she was his age. I hear about this connection with parents all the time and in this episode, I share how you can break that connection to free your children.

I had a great chat with a dad last week who is a leadership coach for big companies. He shared with me a very powerful leadership principal he uses with his children, and I wanted to share it with you here!

In this episode, I share my thoughts on what we should really be focusing on during this most "wonderful time of the year" as well as how to get there! Here is the link to the article that I mentioned in this episode - https://www.filmsforaction.org/articles/pathological-consumption-has-become-so-normalised-that-we-scarcely-notice-it/?fbclid=IwAR22QI97VHTnABhRBBb3RSpc3mS1QElCD2qC9E3bJFnODFL0znJ0lAb5lyY.

In this episode, I share some detailed information about my first online parenting course that my colleague and I are building. This week it was ready to go to our beta testers and will be ready to begin officially on Jan. 28, 2019! Check back here for the link to join us!

In this episode, I share some thoughts on the frustration and resentment I have heard from many parents of teens lately. Raising teens does NOT have to be that hard, and in this episode, I share some ideas for how you can better navigate it in your home!

Join me as I answer a loyal-listener's question about co-parenting through divorce and how you can best navigate those tricky waters. And join my Facebook group where we talk about all things parenting! https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerfulparentingfortodayskids/

In this episode, I share how my long holiday weekend went and I'm curious how your's went. We are knee-deep in the holiday madness now. Is there a way we can reduce the madness and chaos? You bet there is! Join me to find out more!

This episode is my latest blog talking about something I observed and remembered during two talks I gave last week to parents. Curious about what the secret is? Tune in to find out! And please join my Facebook group where we talk about this secret and more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerfulparentingfortodayskids/
And happy Thanksgiving to all of my American friends!

In this episode, I answer a listener question about how to get our kids to help out around the house without a lot of drama, threats, yelling and punishment. I talk about how to approach the subject with younger children as well as older. Join me!

This episode was inspired by a conversation I had with a colleague about the families she works with who have an adult child who is a substance abuser. It really reinforced to me how imperative it is that parents figure out the delicate Boundary Dance while their children are still children, no matter what age they are. Tune in as I share more on this topic! And join me in my Facebook group, where we talk about this and more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerfulparentingfortodayskids/

I was inspired to record this episode based on some feedback that many of you have been giving to me regarding having trouble not reacting to your kids IN THE MOMENT. Join me as I share a very powerful way to start to stop reacting.

I was inspired to share some thoughts from my friend Renee Jain, who spoke at Dr. Shefali's Evolve conference a few weeks ago. If you'd like more info about the work Renee does with anxious kiddos, you can check out here work here - https://gozen.com/. And in this episode, I refer to my free download to help you with your anxious child, which you can pick up here - https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/407040?v=7.

If there's one thing I wish I would have understood when my kids were toddlers, it's how to help them deal with their BIG emotions. Listen in if you have toddlers, and if you have older kids - don't fret - it's never too late!

In this episode, I answer a listener's question about how to talk to a young girl about puberty in a way that makes her feel comfortable. Is it possible? I say yes indeed! Tune in to find out how!
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In this episode, I share a loving kindness meditation by Dr. Mark Berton, which can be found at https://www.mindful.org/mindfulness-meditation-guided-practices/.
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In this episode, I share the answer to this question for those of you with picky eaters. The most important message is to try to relax. This too, shall pass.
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In this episode, I read my latest blog talking about why it's important to invest in ourselves. This is a message that in my opinion, moms cannot hear often enough, as we tend to put ourselves on the back burner in service of our loved ones.
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In this episode, I share a story a mom wrote to me about sharing how powerful my platform technique worked the very first time she tried it! She was able to stay calm and neutral and not get reactive, all while still helping her sons navigate a disagreement/battle they were having. Join me to hear what